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FL, USA
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Posted: 12/18/2021 3:16:52 PM EDT
[Last Edit: usncorpsman1]
This is the 7th year that my son, brother and I have gone to this spot in Williston, FL. to hunt hogs. My son was 16 and my brother and I had just retired from the Navy after 24 years. Fast forward to today and my son is a young man of 23 and my brother and I have both put on some weight, him more than I…..lol.
Today was unusually warm even by Florida standards for December. It was a warm 81 degrees. The pigs were out and I had to decide what gun to hunt with. I had a new to me JM 357 Marlin with 158gr Hornady XTP’s I loaded up as well as a new RARR in 300blk with some 110gr VMax loads which were also loaded by me. I chose the 300blk and it did not let me down. This pig walked straight in looking down and gave me the perfect head shot. The 110gr VMax loaded with 19gr IMR 4227 dropped him like a load of bricks. The pressure from the bullet impact bulged both eyes and he was DRT. My brother was looking for a small meat hog and shot one around 80lbs. It looks small next to him  . All in all it was a great day with more great memories made by father ,son and brother.    
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Posted: 12/18/2021 3:34:55 PM EDT
[#1]
Right on!
Gotta love spending time hunting with the family. Especially when its a successful hunt. 
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Posted: 12/18/2021 3:48:58 PM EDT
[Last Edit: SouthernGunHand]
[#2]
Nice! 300BLK to the medulla!
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AR, USA
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Posted: 12/18/2021 3:51:31 PM EDT
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OR, USA
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Posted: 12/18/2021 3:56:08 PM EDT
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81* in December? How does it even feel like the Christmas season?
 Good for you and yours though! It looks like a great time was had by all.
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Posted: 12/18/2021 4:10:18 PM EDT
[#5]
Good day, will result in great memories.
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Posted: 12/18/2021 4:15:57 PM EDT
[#6]
Nice. Great way to spend time with family.
I'm jealous you guys in the South get to hunt hogs. But, I don't really want them here either. 
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Posted: 12/18/2021 4:20:28 PM EDT
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I am blown away how good of a value the RARR are. buddy bought one in 6.5CM for like $600 and was destroying my full custom rem700 in 6mmBR at 1300 yards when it was so windy I just wanted to sit in the truck
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Posted: 12/18/2021 4:23:05 PM EDT
[#8]
Great job Op!
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USA
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Posted: 12/18/2021 6:12:49 PM EDT
[#9]
That second picture is awesome.
Good job OP. 
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Posted: 12/18/2021 6:28:29 PM EDT
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Nice. I have playing with the 110vmax over Lil Gun and have developed a very accurate load. Taking it for javelina in Feb and hopefully we will be a lucky as you guys.
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Posted: 12/18/2021 6:41:57 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Houlagan72: Right on! Gotta love spending time hunting with the family. Especially when its a successful hunt. And the proof is in the pudding. A hog head is very hard! Looks like the round had no problem with it.
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TX, USA
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Posted: 12/18/2021 9:10:34 PM EDT
[#12]
Nice!
In the last picture, at first it looked like your brother was holding his hog up by the leg. 
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Posted: 12/19/2021 9:36:49 AM EDT
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Congratulations on the DB! Now you need a another hunt with the Marlin.
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Posted: 12/19/2021 9:47:41 AM EDT
[#14]
Cool and Congrats OP
Spending time with Family is great. |
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Posted: 12/19/2021 9:54:43 AM EDT
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Posted: 12/19/2021 10:01:33 AM EDT
[Last Edit: sh1fty]
[#16]
Nicely done!
Was the smaller hog taken with the marlin? |
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Posted: 12/19/2021 10:27:03 AM EDT
[#17]
Great job!
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FL, USA
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Posted: 12/19/2021 12:51:38 PM EDT
[#18]
Thanks for all the kind comments. I’ll try to answers the questions posed.
The smaller pig was taken with a 300 blk AR15 pistol that I built my brother. It has a 8.3” BA Hanson barrel which is a tack driver. He has killed 3 pigs with it. As far as the Ruger goes, it is a fantastic rifle for the $499 I paid for it. That gun will have all rounds touching at 50yds with my hand loads, and around .75-1” at 100. I have posted pics of the 100yds groups here before. It is no slouch at 200 either. The next hunt I will use the Marlin. It shoots around an inch at 50yds with my hand loads and a Holosun 507c red dot. That gun is far better than I thought it would be. I’m cooking up the back strap for dinner tonight.
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Posted: 12/19/2021 12:58:42 PM EDT
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Hell yeah! that looks fun and a good family tradition. mmmmmm... bacon!
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FL, USA
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Posted: 12/19/2021 8:34:56 PM EDT
[#20]
A true down home southern Sunday dinner
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Posted: 12/20/2021 4:44:16 PM EDT
[#21]
Looks tasty! I'd wrap myself around that.
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Posted: 12/20/2021 7:04:53 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By usncorpsman1: A true down home southern Sunday dinner https://i.postimg.cc/DZ6Rn4r0/8-EEFFA3-E-9-EF1-4-A4-C-9-F9-A-E737-D23-B10-E6.jpg Damn that looks good. |
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Posted: 12/20/2021 9:47:08 PM EDT
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Nice job guys! That looks like fun. I'm glad you all are enjoying family time. Sounds like a nice tradition.
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Posted: 12/20/2021 9:57:28 PM EDT
[#24]
Very nice and congratulations!
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TX, USA
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Posted: 12/20/2021 10:29:30 PM EDT
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Posted: 12/21/2021 8:33:42 PM EDT
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Nice!
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Posted: 12/21/2021 8:39:58 PM EDT
[#27]
Looks like a great time! The way your brother was holding his little piggy’s foot was funny.
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IA, USA
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Posted: 12/21/2021 8:42:01 PM EDT
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I love everything about this thread. Merry Christmas fellow American.
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Posted: 12/21/2021 8:47:40 PM EDT
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Good job OP
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Posted: 12/21/2021 9:40:52 PM EDT
[#30]
Damn nice shooting, Doc. Your boy doesn't look fat.
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Posted: 12/21/2021 9:48:33 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Mfinaustin]
[#31]
Awesome. 300 BO is flexible but that 110gr is super for hunting. Good sized meat hog too. And that plate is making my mouth water. Nothing like good southern cooking.
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Posted: 12/21/2021 10:19:39 PM EDT
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Posted: 12/21/2021 10:23:35 PM EDT
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Every year I see your post and every year I'm more jealous!
I've only been hog hunting once... Flew to Texas for a one day hunt and after hunting for over 24hrs I didn't see a single hog. Looks like you've got it down to a science. |
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MI, USA
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Posted: 12/21/2021 11:15:18 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By usncorpsman1: A true down home southern Sunday dinner https://i.postimg.cc/DZ6Rn4r0/8-EEFFA3-E-9-EF1-4-A4-C-9-F9-A-E737-D23-B10-E6.jpg winning |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 12/22/2021 10:57:45 PM EDT
[Last Edit: usncorpsman1]
[#35]
You guys are freaking awesome. I love this forum and the greatest country on the planet. God Bless America and everyone who shares our passion for the outdoors.
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Posted: 12/22/2021 11:56:39 PM EDT
[#36]
Hunting with family is the best, nice shooting AND cooking!
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Posted: 12/24/2021 1:06:16 AM EDT
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I have the same rifle but I’ve only fired subs out of it. I may have to duplicate your rounds for next deer season.
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USA
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Posted: 2/3/2022 9:50:59 AM EDT
[#38]
Nice work there.
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Posted: 2/3/2022 10:16:38 AM EDT
[#39]
That’s awesome.
Memories being made and good food being eaten. You’re doing it right. |
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Posted: 2/3/2022 10:18:59 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By usncorpsman1: You guys are freaking awesome. I love this forum and the greatest country on the planet. God Bless America and everyone who shares our passion for the outdoors. amen to that! Those are the best times out with friends and family greeting memories and eating good! |
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